Mannix reported Tuesday that rival executives think Bradley "could command a contract in the neighborhood of $7 million to $9 million per year." The Boston Celtics would have the option of matching any offer, but a salary that rich could leave them with a difficult decision. Three league sources agreed during separate conversations with MassLive.com that $6 million per season sounds about fair, but all it would take is one team willing to pay more.

The Celtics reportedly offered an extension worth four years and $24 million before the season, but the two sides couldn't reach an agreement and Bradley went on to average a career-best 14.9 points. He also his shooting range significantly, a critical improvement for his future, but not everything about the campaign was positive. The 23-year-old again revealed that he cannot handle point guard responsibilities and missed 22 games with a bothersome ankle, furthering concerns he could be injury-prone.

It's not yet clear what the Celtics intend to do with their starting shooting guard, but consider this a reminder: While you dream about Kevin Love and wonder what the heck Danny Ainge might do during the NBA Draft, the Bradley situation looms as an important one.